A poem for Grandad They say there is no reason And they say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way I feel We all have our own memories Of time we spent with you For me its playing, painting, laughing And you being Santa too What I wouldn't give For more days and hugs with you But a thousand words won't bring you back And neither will these too So let me tell you something So there is no doubt You're so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without I know you're up in heaven And wouldn't want us to be so sad Just know how much we all love you A very special man, Eric and our Grandad

Met this very gentle man on three occasions. Each time he was warm, welcoming and very generous. It was a pleasure to have met and enjoy time with him. He was God blessed Rest in peace. Bev

The rain may wash my pain away The wind may dry my tears The Summer sun may heal my heart And time subdue my fears But nothing in the world below Or in the Heavens above Will ever take away The precious memory of your love. Poem by Catherine Turner

A celebration of the life of Eric Jenkins 1924 to 2020 Scripture Welcome Prayer thanks giving for the life of Eric Reading – John 4 v1-6 Eulogy Eric was born in Bristol on 27th May 1924. He joined the Fleet Air Arm and served on HMS Indefatigable. He was based in Simon’s Town in South Africa and in his own words, enjoyed a very peaceful war. His 21st birthday lasted 7 days! He returned to his family and then moved to London as a cabinet maker. He later worked for Wrightons Furniture until his retirement. The family home was in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire. On retirement, Eric and Maureen moved to Edmonton Road, along with Lilly Dear (mum’s mum) Having known each other for many years, Eric married Maureen (mum) in December 1972 and they enjoyed 28 years of marriage until mum passed away in July 2000. Eric and Dorothy then had 20 years together and the family are grateful for all the love, company and care that Dorothy gave Eric over the years. Eric leaves Christopher and Christine, Andrew and Sue Eric has 3 grand daughters – Rhian, Eleanor (Ellie) and Alice. Poem Hymn Dear Lord and Father of mankind. Prayer We hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, to walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again, so rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you have done. We pray that God has given you the crown you have truly won. Amen The Lord Prayer. Commendation Committal Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.